Disaster Preparedness

Apartment living brings unique earthquake risks in tight, shared spaces. Learn smart, practical steps to make your home safer.

Aftershocks can strike for days or weeks and topple weakened buildings. Learn how to stay safe long after the main earthquake ends.

Quakes during work hours can injure staff and halt operations. Learn how offices prepare to keep employees safe and business running.

When shaking turns saturated soil to liquid, the ground gives way. Learn how liquefaction happens and how to reduce the risk to your home.

Nighttime earthquakes bring darkness, broken glass, and panic. Learn the simple bedtime preparations that help protect you while you sleep.

Debris flows of mud, rock, and trees move faster than you can run. Learn to spot the danger early and move to safety before they hit.

Most earthquake injuries happen at home before any collapse. Learn how securing furniture and appliances prevents dangerous accidents.

Landslides can strike in seconds during heavy rain or quakes. Learn the warning signs and the fast actions that help you escape in time.

Most hurricane deaths come from rising water, not wind. Learn how storm surge forms and how to reach safety before the water arrives.

Earthquake myths can be more dangerous than the quake itself. Learn which common beliefs are false and what actually keeps you safe.